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Want to make an impact in your community but stuck on how to serve or where to begin? Try the Changemaker Decoder!

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ACT & LEAD

Be a changemaker for good. When you take action with DoSomething, you’re committing yourself to building a safer, kinder, fairer, and greener world, ready to make a real impact in your community right now.

Actions to start with

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ActionClimate & Sustainability

Street Sweep

Organize and host your own community cleanup to help keep your streets and streams clean. You’ll receive 10 volunteer credits and be eligible to earn a $1,000 scholarship! (For AZ, CA, CO + TX members)

Volunteer credit

Scholarship

1 - 3 hours

Until October 31, 2026

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ActionClimate & Sustainability

Ripple Effect

Create a PSA to educate your peers about how safe and responsible trash disposal helps keep our waterways clean. $500 scholarship opportunity! (For AZ, CA, CO + TX members)

Scholarship

< 30 mins

Until October 31, 2026

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ActionSafety & Wellbeing

Offline Mode

You took the pledge and crushed your streak. Now submit your impact for the opportunity to earn up to a $1,500 scholarship.

Scholarship

< 30 mins

Until October 31, 2026

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LeadershipClimate & Sustainability

Wavemakers Ambassador

Mobilize your peers to participate in environmental action and community improvement efforts through community engagement, local events, and digital advocacy. $1,800 stipend opportunity!

9+ hours

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DOSOMETHING GREAT!

One action is great. Two is even better. Come back, get involved, and make even more impact! Our Programs offer you the opportunity to be a part of a changemaking journey where every step connects you to something larger, including a community of other young people who are passionate and care about the same causes you do!

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ProgramClimate & Sustainability

The Wavemakers

Become a frontline environmental leader. Protect our waterways and strengthen your community through local clean-ups, storytelling, and organizing. You’ll receive volunteer credits and be eligible to earn scholarships (for AZ, CA, CO + TX members).

Volunteer credit

1 - 3 hours

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A collage showcasing diverse individuals engaged in community service activities, including food preparation, recycling, and beautifying public spaces. These volunteer opportunities highlight teamwork and civic engagement, fostering leadership skills in the community.

ProgramSafety & Wellbeing

DoSomething for Others

Powerful young people like YOU are coming together to take action and build connected, healthy, and sustainable communities nationwide!

Volunteer credit

1 - 3 hours

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ProgramSafety & Wellbeing

Offline Mode

Your focus as a driver or passenger on the road could earn you up to a $1,500 scholarship. Pledge to drive phone-free and take the streak challenge.

Scholarship

< 30 mins

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DOSOMETHING IRL

Show up. Take Part. Be Part of a Collective. Our events aren’t just things to attend, they’re opportunities to roll up your sleeves, take action, build skills, and vibe with other young people who care about the same issues you do!

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EventClimate & Sustainability

Street Sweep Cleanup Events

It's time to rid your streets of pollution and trash before it makes it to our waterways. Join a Street Sweep event, or register your own. You’ll receive 10 volunteer credit hours and be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship (AZ, CA, CO + TX members) for helping to clean up your community.

2-3 HOURS

Offline

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EventResponsible Technology

Spot the Scam Webinar

BiaSciLab and Girls Who Hack founder is providing young people like you the essential info and foundational skills you need to be a safe digital citizen.

Friday, September 21, 2025 7 PM ET

1 Hour

Online

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